JAMDA
April 15, 2020
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JAMDA
September 30, 2020
Cognitive Function Improvements Mediate Exercise Intervention Effects on Physical Performance in Acutely Hospitalized Older Adults
An individualized, multicomponent exercise program is effective to reverse the functional and cognitive decline that frequently occur during acute care hospitalization in older patients. The aim was to determine whether improvements in cognition mediate improvements in physical function in acutely hospital...
JAMDA
February 19, 2015
An International Definition for “Nursing Home”
There is much ambiguity regarding the term “nursing home” in the international literature. The definition of a nursing home and the type of assistance provided in a nursing home is quite varied by country. The International Association of Gerontology and Geriatrics and AMDA foundation developed a survey to...
JAMDA
September 16, 2020
Improvements in Antibiotic Appropriateness for Cystitis in Older Nursing Home Residents: A Quality Improvement Study With Randomized Assignment
To determine the impact of an educational quality improvement initiative on the appropriateness of antibiotic prescribing restricted to uncomplicated cystitis in older noncatheterized nursing home residents.
JAMDA
February 5, 2021
Pharmacologic Treatment for Hypoactive Delirium in Adult Patients: A Brief Report of the Literature
The purpose of this report was to identify medications that can be used to treat hypoactive delirium.
JAMDA
June 7, 2021
COVID Challenges and Adaptations Among Home-Based Primary Care Practices: Lessons for an Ongoing Pandemic from a National Survey
Approximately 7.5 million US adults are homebound or have difficulty accessing office-based primary care. Home-based primary care (HBPC) provides such patients access to longitudinal medical care at home. The purpose of this study was to describe the challenges and adaptations by HBPC practices made during...
JAMDA
July 25, 2016
Active Vaccines for Alzheimer Disease Treatment
Vaccination against peptides specific to Alzheimer disease may generate an immune response that could help inhibit disease and symptom progression.
JAMDA
September 18, 2014
Excessive Lowering of Blood Pressure Is Not Beneficial for Progression of Brain White Matter Hyperintensive and Cognitive Impairment in Elderly Hypertensive Patients: 4-Year Follow-Up Study
This study was designed to explore the appropriate blood pressure (BP) target required to reduce cognitive decline and brain white matter lesions (WMLs) in elderly hypertensive patients.
JAMDA
October 10, 2014
ECHO-AGE: An Innovative Model of Geriatric Care for Long-Term Care Residents With Dementia and Behavioral Issues
To design, implement, and assess the pilot phase of an innovative, remote case-based video-consultation program called ECHO-AGE that links experts in the management of behavior disorders in patients with dementia to nursing home care providers.
JAMDA
April 11, 2015